Could Sergio Martinez Upset Floyd Mayweather Jr ?

**Nameless** · 05-07-2010 02:04 PM

At the moment, I find it very hard to bet against Mayweather for most of the potential fights he could be involved in...

**piye** · 05-07-2010 05:53 PM

Hard fight, I'd probably favour martinez.

**JonesJrMayweather** · 05-07-2010 08:17 PM

Wouldn't really be an upset...Sergio is a skilled bigger man.

**Taeth** · 05-08-2010 06:51 AM

Martinez has the wrong skill set to beat Mayweather.

Floyd is faster than him, even if they fought at 160, Floyd would just come in lighter and use his speed and skill to his advantage.

Martinez is skilled at moving and boxing, but he isn't skilled at hitting and not being hit, similar to Mosley, but not quite as fast. I think Floyd would take a couple of rounds to dial in his right hand, but after than he dominate the fight, and likely be the aggressor.

**GAME** · 05-09-2010 03:24 AM

Martinez would be a hard nights work for Floyd. I know some people said the same about Mosley but at 154 Martinez presents more problems than Oscar or Shane did and Sergio is alot closer to his prime.

Mayweather struggles with southpaws. Corley and Judah both caused him trouble with speedy lead right hooks that knocked Floyd off balance and appeared to stun him. Sergio is quick but he has weight behind it too. Also Floyds key weapon of the left jab to the body isnt as effective against guys who lead with their right foot. An elusive target will force Floyd to commit more to his shots and over extend with his right cross which will leave a counter opportunity. Having said that Id still favour Floyd. Handspeed is the answer and positioning. Martinez is good at what he does but Floyd is exceptional. He will work him out and have his nose infront. The longer it goes the more desperate Sergio becomes and he will be the one who has to take the risks which plays into Floyds hands.